In "Plans" and "A Saying in the Borderlands", Tylor enjoys seeing the gaps in Pedron Niall's strategy, Morgase masterfully plays the game, and Greg wonders about the implications of Rand's new bond.

In "The Storm Gathers" Tylor previews the importance of Lelaine, Greg wonders where Nynaeve is at in her arc, and Theodrin makes a surprising addition to our lore about the one power.;

In "A Matter of Thought" Greg wonders if Elayne's ambitions are growing too fast, Tylor tries to figure out what Sheriam's Aes Sedai are up to, and Siuan continues effectively manipulating the Salidar six.

In "Threads Woven of Shadow" Semirhage shows us just how evil she is, Tylor wonders why Graendal was so obsessed with Shara, and Greg sees the story's scope dramatically changing

In "A Different Dance" Greg wonders how much of Rand's slipping is madness vs what is just having too much on his plate, Tylor finally gets why girls don't like Mat, and Olver makes his entrance to the scene.

In "A Woman's Eyes" and "A Sense of Humor" Greg is intrigued by the going on at Mazrim Taim's farm, Tylor tries to remember which Tairen lords crossed Rand, and the maidens of the spear give some excellent relationship advice.

In "Lion on the Hill" and "A New Arrival", Greg speculates on how Mazrim Taim changes the game, Tylor worries that the lines between Rand and Lews Therin are blurring, and Davram Bashere takes a bold risk.

In "The First Message", Tylor gives a Forsaken status update, Greg predicts where we go from here, and the black ajah conspires with the Shaido.